In France, three suspects were detained in an attack on a policeman
Three suspects arrested for assaulting a police officer during high school student protests in Belfort
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- In France, law enforcement officers detained three suspects in an attack on a police officer in Belfort during protests by high school students.
- The injured employee was hospitalized after losing consciousness.
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Why It Matters
In France, protests by high school students are taking place, accompanied by riots.
PARIS, Oct 4 - RIA Novosti. French law enforcement officers detained three suspects in an attack on a policeman in Belfort in the east of the country during protests by high school students, BFMTV reported, citing sources.
Earlier, French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said that on Friday, amid protests by high school students, a police officer was severely beaten in Belfort. According to the minister's report, the police officer lost consciousness and was hospitalized.
“Two people were detained in Belfort in connection with an attack on a police officer that occurred on Friday during a demonstration of high school students. Thus, at the moment, a total of three people have been placed in custody after the arrest of a 17-year-old boy last Friday,” the material says.
The TV channel reported that in connection with the incident, a criminal case was opened under the article “attempted murder of a government official committed by a group of persons.”
Open Questions
- What are the motives of the attackers?
- What is the exact condition of the injured police officer?
